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A eulogy is a formal speech delivered at a funeral to honor someone who has passed away, typically focusing on their importance and positive memories. It should be sincere, possibly include humor, and mention the deceased's family and character. Writing a eulogy involves considering the tone, introducing oneself, providing basic information about the deceased, highlighting their good qualities, and maintaining clarity and conciseness.

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Transactional Writing - Eulogy

A eulogy is a formal speech delivered at a funeral to honor someone who has passed away, typically focusing on their importance and positive memories. It should be sincere, possibly include humor, and mention the deceased's family and character. Writing a eulogy involves considering the tone, introducing oneself, providing basic information about the deceased, highlighting their good qualities, and maintaining clarity and conciseness.

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Eulogy

TRANSACTIONAL WRITING
What is a eulogy?

 A eulogy is a speech that is given at a funeral or memorial for


someone who has passed away. It is usually short and is often given
by someone close to the person.
 The tone is formal, solemn (serious and respectful) and sincere.
Sometimes humour can be appropriate when commemorating
someone who was optimistic.
 The eulogy should mention why this person was important and that
they will be missed. It may briefly mention how they died and any
family that is left behind.
 Eulogies can include a personal story or memory that reflects the
person’s character and spirit. It should be positive and remember
the good about the person.
How to write a eulogy…

1. Consider the person who passed away as well as the audience and
then decide on the appropriate tone:
A person who lived a long, joyful life would probably have a eulogy
that focuses on the happy moments and celebrates their life. If a
young person passes away or someone had a troubled life, this would
require more solemn tone and, perhaps, less details about their
troubles or death.

2. Introduce yourself:
This is a short and sweet statement of how you are related to the
deceased and possibly why you are giving the eulogy (if not a family
member, for example).
How to write a eulogy… cont.
3. Provided the basics about the deceased:
The eulogy would not be as lengthy or detailed as an obituary but,
depending on the person, it is important to mention the person’s
family, achievements in life, interests, etc.

4. Mention good qualities about the deceased:


A eulogy is all about the good things. Do not simply list qualities,
achievements or interests but use specific examples of the positive
things that the deceased did or endearing characteristics about them
that will be missed.

5. Be clear and concise.


Have a beginning, middle and end. And avoid the dramatic ‘waffling’.
Eulogy - Example

Mr Fuzzball
We are gathered here today to remember dear Mr Fuzzball.
Mr Fuzzball lived a long and happy life until he passed away suddenly
on the 3rd of September 2017 at the grand old age of three. Although
Mr Fuzzball was a bachelor, he was also an important part of our family
and we all miss him terribly.
I still remember how Mr Fuzzball would chew on carrots – his favourite
treat – and run on his wheel. He brought us all joy. Three is a old age for
a hamster but we wish we could have had more time with him. We
hope he is running free in Hamster Heaven.
Goodbye Mr Fuzzball – you were the best hamster a family could have.

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